The Wisdom of Simplicity: Kindergarten and Life A few weeks ago, I was a guest reader in the kindergarten class of a very special six-year-old in my life. It was a joy to share a favorite book with my guy, his classmates, and their wonderful teacher. Although my...
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What is Grit and Why is it a Secret to Success? “Our potential is one thing, but what we do with it is quite another.” – Angela Duckworth If you’re not succeeding with a significant personal or professional goal, do you quit or do you dig in and...
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What is Equanimity and Why is it Important in Life and Work? “Equanimity suggests balance, centeredness, not being pulled internally too far in one direction or another.” — Nancy Flam A few years ago I came across the word equanimity. The term was...
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Using “Structure” to Stay Focused on Your Goal: A Simple Strategy for Sustainable Success “You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.” – Mahatma Ghandi Does this sound...
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Where is Optimism in Your Empowerment Kit? 7 Ideas to Build Optimism, Possibility, and Resilience Recently, I coached a woman in a leadership role who was dealing with a change in her employment status. It was not a change she wanted. She felt stuck and fearful about...
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